_We headed out with a group of 5 from the New York/ New Jersey area to show them just how good the fishing can be down here. Pulled away from the dock a bit after 5 am and cruised in following sea to the first stop about 40 off. The guys were avid bottom fisherman and jiggers and had little interest in trolling so we hit the AJ's , blackfin and hubcap triggers hard throughout the day. Despite two of the crew suffering from previous back injuries, the crew toughed it out and caught aj after aj after almaco after blackfin throughout the day, and then stuffed the brine tank with about 60 absolute stud triggers.

I had a blast with the this crew, and was amazed after putting it on the triggers, they were ready to jig some more. I ran down the break a bit, found some good marks and it was on with drop, jig once or twice and hang on aj fishing. Some of the crew was literally kneeling on the floor, but still cranking on fish. I love spending a day on the water with guys who just have to fish !!

The water temps were in the upper 60's and looked like crap, however, there was a beautiful rip pushing hard towards the big rock last evening, so, I imagine those who head out that way today are gonna kill some fish. We also had a group of gaffers come up to the boat, but we fumbled and jumped one of them off and that fish took the rest of the school with him. I believe this spring season is gonna be a good one !

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Captain John Cawthern is the owner and primary Captain of Procastinator Sportfishing based out of Beaufort, North Carolina. Captain John is married to his lovely wife of 29 years and has two sons Stephen (daughter in law Bekah) and Seth and two granddaugthers, Addie and Waylynn Captain John holds a 100 ton Masters Coast Guard Merchant Marine License.Fishing has been a large part of Captain John's life from an early age and absolutely loves his time on the water sharing his passion.